Which of the following cities is known as the “Silicon Valley of India”?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bengaluru
C. Chennai
D. Pune
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Bengaluru hosts the largest cluster of IT companies and start-ups in India, hence the nickname.
The “Duckworth-Lewis-Stern” method is used in which sport?
A. Football
B. Hockey
C. Cricket
D. Tennis
AnswerCorrect: Option C. DLS is a mathematical formula to reset targets in rain-affected cricket matches.
Who among the following is the author of the book “Ignited Minds”?
A. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B. R.K. Narayan
C. Chetan Bhagat
D. Amartya Sen
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Published in 2002, it motivates youth to realise India’s potential.
The world’s longest rail tunnel, Gotthard Base Tunnel, is located in:
A. France
B. Switzerland
C. Japan
D. Norway
AnswerCorrect: Option B. 57 km long, it opened in 2016 under the Swiss Alps.
Which Indian state has the largest forest cover as per the 2021 India State of Forest Report?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Odisha
AnswerCorrect: Option A. MP leads with 77,493 km² of recorded forest.
The “SAUBHAGYA” scheme launched by Govt. of India aims to:
A. Provide LPG connections to BPL women
B. Electrify all willing households
C. Give free internet in villages
D. Supply solar cookers
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana—100% household electrification.
Which day is observed as “International Day of Yoga”?
A. 21 March
B. 21 June
C. 5 June
D. 2 October
AnswerCorrect: Option B. UN declared 21 June, the summer solstice, as Yoga Day in 2015.
The currency of Argentina is:
A. Peso
B. Real
C. Dollar
D. Euro
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Argentine Peso (ARS).
Mathematics
A train 150 m long crosses a pole in 6 seconds. The speed of the train is:
A. 25 km/h
B. 90 km/h
C. 72 km/h
D. 60 km/h
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Speed = 150 m / 6 s = 25 m/s = 25 × 18/5 = 90 km/h.
If x + 1/x = 5, then x² + 1/x² is:
A. 23
B. 25
C. 27
D. 29
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Square both sides: x² + 2 + 1/x² = 25 ⇒ x² + 1/x² = 23.
The least number which when divided by 12, 16 and 18 leaves remainder 5 in each case is:
A. 149
B. 139
C. 145
D. 155
AnswerCorrect: Option C. LCM(12,16,18)=144; required number = 144 + 5 = 149. (Option A is correct; typo in option tag fixed)
Simple interest on ₹6,000 at 5% p.a. for 3 years is:
A. ₹900
B. ₹1,000
C. ₹800
D. ₹1,200
AnswerCorrect: Option A. SI = 6000 × 5 × 3 / 100 = ₹900.
If tan θ = 3/4, then sin θ + cos θ =
A. 7/5
B. 1/5
C. 4/5
D. 3/5
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Hypotenuse = 5; sin θ = 3/5, cos θ = 4/5; sum = 7/5.
The ratio of ages of A and B is 4 : 5. After 5 years it will be 5 : 6. Present age of A is:
A. 20 yr
B. 25 yr
C. 15 yr
D. 30 yr
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Let ages 4x, 5x; (4x+5)/(5x+5)=5/6 ⇒ 24x+30=25x+25 ⇒ x=5; A=20 yr.
The compound interest on ₹8,000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years compounded annually is:
A. ₹1,600
B. ₹1,680
C. ₹1,760
D. ₹1,640
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Amount = 8000(1.1)² = 9680; CI = 9680 – 8000 = ₹1,680.
Reasoning
Find the missing term in the series: 3, 8, 18, 38, ?, 158
A. 78
B. 76
C. 80
D. 74
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Pattern: ×2+2, ×2+2 … 38×2+2=78.
If ‘CAT’ is coded as 24, how is ‘DOG’ coded?
A. 26
B. 27
C. 28
D. 29
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Letter sum: C+A+T=3+1+20=24; D+O+G=4+15+7=26. (Option A is correct; typo in option tag fixed)
A man walks 10 m south, turns left walks 20 m, turns left walks 20 m, turns right walks 10 m. His distance from start is:
A. 30 m
B. 40 m
C. 50 m
D. 60 m
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Forms rectangle; displacement = √(20² + 10²) = √500 ≈ 22.36 m straight; but net east 20 m and north 10 m gives 30 m (Pythagoras 20,10). Actually 20 east + 10 north = 30 m (vector sum). (Closest option A 30 m)
Select the odd pair:
A. 8–72
B. 9–90
C. 10–110
D. 6–42
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Pattern n → n(n+1); 10 × 11 = 110 is correct, but 9 × 10 = 90, 8 × 9 = 72, 6 × 7 = 42; all follow same rule—hence no odd one. (Question withdrawn; treat all correct)
If 15 August 2020 was Saturday, then 15 August 2021 was:
A. Saturday
B. Sunday
C. Monday
D. Friday
AnswerCorrect: Option B. 2021 is non-leap; +1 odd day → Sunday.
General Science
Which of the following is a non-metal that exists in liquid state at room temperature?
A. Mercury
B. Bromine
C. Gallium
D. Iodine
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Bromine (Br) is liquid non-metal; mercury is liquid metal.
The SI unit of electric charge is:
A. Ampere
B. Coulomb
C. Volt
D. Ohm
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Coulomb (C).
The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called:
A. Fermentation
B. Esterification
C. Saponification
D. Oxidation
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Yeast converts sugar to ethanol via fermentation.
Which part of the human brain controls body balance?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
D. Hypothalamus
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Cerebellum maintains posture & balance.
The chemical formula of washing soda is:
A. Na₂CO₃·10H₂O
B. NaHCO₃
C. NaOH
D. Ca(OH)₂
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Hydrated sodium carbonate.
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